From Buddha to Jesus to the Sufi masters of Islam, spiritual teachers have used stories to convey basic messages about truth and right living." --Colleen McDonald. Nineteen stories bring to life the seven UU principles. Each story is followed by discussion questions, activities and a reading list. All ages.
Family story time, intergenerational worship, children’s chapel, home schooling, camp programs--these are just a few of the contexts in which this resource is useful. In addition to activities and discussion questions, McDonald offers helpful tips on storytelling in the beginning of the book. The stories and follow-up material focus on core UU principles, encouraging children--and adults--to feel comfortable with themselves, to stand up for their beliefs even if those beliefs are “unpopular,” and to be kind to others. Issues involving differently-abled people, homophobia, conflict resolution, mortality and sharing a diverse and fragile world environment are handled with directness and honesty.
Preface
Each and Every Person Is Important
If Christmas Eve Happened Today by Shannon Bernard
Give the Ball to Peetie by Gary Smith
All People Should Be Treated Fairly
The Stone on the Mantel by Colleen M. McDonald
Brown Shoes by Colleen M. McDonald
Mistakes by Colleen M. McDonald
We Accept One Another and Keep on Learning Together
The Day the Turkey Walked by Joshua Searle-White
A Candle for Us by Colleen M. McDonald
Everyone Must Be Free to Search for What Is True and Right in Life
Grandmother’s Gift by Colleen M. McDonald
A Little Jar Labeled Freedom by Cynthia B. Johnson
Answer Mountain by Sarah E. Skwire by Colleen M. McDonald
It Is Our Responsibility to Work for a Peaceful, Fair, and Free World
The Children’s Crusade by Kate Rohde
The Evil Wizard by Joshua Searle-White
Spite Fences by Paul Beckel
What If Nobody Forgave? by Barbara Marshman
All People Should Have a Voice and a Vote about Things That Concern Them
Susan Goes to Work by Colleen M. McDonald
A Good Idea by Judy Campbell
We Should Care for Our Earth and Its Plants and Animals
Reverence for Life by Ruth Gibson
Bird Mother by Erin Dajka
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“The discussion questions following each story are great for groups of children, or for parents who want to engage their children one on one. The suggested creative activities after each story are wonderful ways to extend the experience. The stories, questions and activities have are suitable for different developmental levels.”
—Dori Duure, Religious Education director, Central Midwest UUA District
“A wonderful resource! I will return to these stories again and again.”
—Lindsey Halpern-Givens, Director of Religious Education, United Church of Chirst
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